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Christening of the USS Michael Murphy (U.S. Navy) |
“The Navy christened its newest guided-missile destroyer,
Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Michael Murphy (DDG 112), during a morning
ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine May 7.
The new destroyer honors Medal of Honor recipient Lt. (SEAL) Michael P.
Murphy and was christened on what would have been his 35th birthday.
“It is my sincere belief that this ship will build on the momentum
gained by our special operations forces in the fight against extremism
and sail the seas in a world made more peaceful by sustained American
vigilance, power and dignity,” said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary
Roughead. “This ship will carry Michael’s legacy and values to Sailors
several decades from now and to a new generation of Americans. For that I
am proud to wear this uniform.”
Maureen Murphy, sponsor of the ship named for her late son, had the
honor of breaking a bottle of champagne across the ship’s bow, formally
christening the ship in accordance with Navy tradition.
“I am so proud and it is truly an honor,” said Murphy.” For people to
come out and remember Mike and to celebrate this ship; it means a lot
and it means that they still remember the sacrifice he made for this
country.” Official website of the United States Navy: Navy Christens Guided-Missile Destroyer Michael Murphy
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CNO Adm. Gary Roughead delivers the keynote address at the christening ceremony of the Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). |
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CNO Adm. Gary Roughead attends the christening of the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) during a ceremony in Bath, Maine. |
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